Senior System Software Engineer: Linux Kernel & Chip Bring-Up

NVIDIA

United States

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USD 184,000 - 357,000

Full time

5 days ago

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NVIDIA is seeking a creative engineer with expertise in System Software to advance chip-specific kernel drivers and embedded software, focused on Linux kernel development, core OS enablement, and bring-up across pre-silicon and silicon platforms. The role collaborates with hardware, silicon, and software teams to enable next-generation chips from modeling to production.

The ideal candidate has strong C programming and Linux kernel experience, with ownership of projects from design through

Qualifications

BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of relevant software development experience.
Hands-on experience with hardware/software integration.
Strong C programming, Linux kernel development, and core OS software.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and verify features for next-generation Chip architecture with hardware and software teams.
Influence hardware architecture and system software through reviews and specs.
Bring up new platforms with hardware, silicon, and pre-silicon teams.
Enable Linux and core OS software across simulation, emulation, FPGA, and silicon.
Debug and resolve complex hardware/software integration issues across stack layers.